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Customer information

A little preparation. A smoother visit.

Everything useful before you arrive, whether you are booking an MOT, arranging maintenance or trying to get to the bottom of a fault.

Reception and waiting area at the Vulcan Way workshop
VULCAN MOTORS / Customer information
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Book the right starting point.

Call 01252 870818 · Option 1, use our contact page or open the online booking tool. Give us the registration, mileage, symptoms or intended work, plus any timing constraints. You do not need to know the name of the part you need.

An inspection, diagnostic booking, service and repair are different scopes. We agree the starting work and charges; additional investigation or repairs are discussed before proceeding. Vehicle health, winter and summer checks are chargeable—not free.

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Reception, workshop and MOT times.

Reception and phones are open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm. Workshop hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday hours are 8:30am–1:00pm. We are closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

The last MOT slot starts at 4:45pm on weekdays and 12:15pm on Saturdays; a test generally takes around 45 minutes. Reception opening hours are not the MOT testing timetable.

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Finding us, parking and access.

The workshop is at Units 7B, 7C & 7D, Vulcan Way, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 9DB. We have more than 45 parking spaces, including six larger spaces. Please discuss arrival arrangements for larger vans or motorhomes before travelling.

Step-free access, customer seating, Wi-Fi and an accessible toilet are available. Tell reception about any particular access requirements when booking.

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Arrange a comfortable visit.

Selected appointments can be carried out while you wait, but this must be arranged with reception before the visit. The job, access requirements and expected duration determine whether waiting is suitable.

Our reception has step-free access, customer seating and an accessible toilet. No additional-language assistance is currently offered.

  • Waiting agreed when booking
  • Tell us about access requirements
  • Keep your telephone contact details up to date
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Dropping off outside normal reception hours.

Tell reception at the time of booking if you need to leave the vehicle outside reception hours. We supply the agreed key-drop and parking instructions during booking.

Follow those instructions, label your keys with the registration and leave access routes clear. An out-of-hours drop-off must be arranged in advance; it is not a staffed appointment.

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Stay in control of the work.

Telephone is our normal channel for workshop updates and additional-work approval. Keep your number current and remain available during the appointment. Photographs can be shared where helpful and practical.

We explain the recommended work and any additional investigation before proceeding. As thorough as our inspections are, we cannot always identify every fault without component removal. If removal is needed, we discuss the next stage.

If you want replaced parts returned or shown to you, request this when approving the work, before anything is discarded.

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External recovery can be arranged.

We outsource recovery when required; neither workshop undertakes recovery itself or operates its own recovery service. Contact reception to discuss the vehicle, location, access and suitable arrival arrangements.

Arrangements are generally local, around a 10-mile area, subject to provider availability and the individual job. Confirm availability and the cost first; the agreed external recovery charge can be added to your workshop invoice.

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Payment and the correct business details.

Workshop payment options include BACS, card payments including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, and payment links. Payment Assist may be available for eligible invoices, subject to the provider’s current terms and approval; arrange this with the team rather than assuming eligibility.

All Vulcan Motors and Torque Monsta workshop jobs are invoiced by Vulcan Motors Ltd, company number 02819411. Torque Monsta Automotive LLP operates the separate webshop only. Vulcan Motors Holdings Limited is the parent company only.

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Collection, records and aftercare.

Agree a collection time with reception rather than assuming the vehicle will be ready when the workshop closes. Parts availability and additional authorised work can affect completion; we will discuss changes with you.

Keep your invoice and any applicable MOT result or alignment printout with the vehicle history. Ask the team to explain the work, follow-up recommendations and any component-specific care instructions. If something concerns you afterwards, contact us with the registration and invoice details.

For third-party warranty-funded repairs, the customer pays our workshop and seeks reimbursement from the warranty provider. Discuss the required documentation and provider authorisation before work begins.

If somebody else will collect, give reception your permission and the collector’s details before handover.

Collect within two days after we notify you that the vehicle is complete, unless another arrangement has been agreed in advance. After that period, storage is charged at £35 plus VAT (£42 including VAT) per day, including weekends.

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Prepare the vehicle for the appointment.

Leave sufficient fuel for any necessary road test and investigation. Remove child seats where possible if they obstruct the area we need to work on; customers are responsible for refitting their seats.

During MOT tests, dash cameras are switched off or unplugged and then switched back on or reconnected before handover.

Ordinary servicing and repairs on adapted vehicles can be considered where safe access and work remain possible. We do not repair the adaptations. Vehicles with breathalyser interlocks or unusual starting procedures are not accepted.

  • Sufficient fuel for testing
  • Clear access to the booked work
  • Discuss adaptations before booking
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Sending a removed component.

Contact reception before sending or delivering a gearbox, DPF, module or another removed component. Acceptance, identification and any assessment or dismantling charge must be agreed first.

Customers and referring garages arrange their own component transport. We can discuss suitable exchange-unit sourcing, applicable core surcharges and return requirements when supplying an exchange component.

  • Confirm acceptance first
  • Identify the vehicle and component
  • Arrange your own delivery and return transport
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Questions are welcome

Not sure where to start?

Tell us the vehicle and what you need. We will help you find the right route.

Call 01252 870818 · Option 1
10%OFF YOUR MOT

MOT + service. One smart booking.

Routine care, with a little extra value.

Save 10% on your MOT when booked with an interim or full service. Keep your MOT and scheduled maintenance organised together, with the right service agreed for your vehicle.

The discount applies to the MOT test. Ask reception to arrange your MOT and interim or full service together.

Workshop capability / Vulcan Motors

More ways we can help.

Specific services, practical limits and a clear next step. Every job is assessed for the vehicle, condition, access and suitable parts. Tell us your registration and what you need.

Vulcan Motors reception and customer seating

Booking & customer support

Plan arrival, authorisation, collection and customer arrangements.

  • Third-party recovery arrangements

    We do not undertake recovery. Call before delivery; acceptance depends on capacity and job suitability.

  • Customer-supplied parts fitting

    Agreed conditions, suitability and labour charges apply; statutory rights preserved.

  • Customer-authorised communication with another garage

    With the customer’s authorisation and the relevant findings agreed for sharing.

  • Photographic additional-work approval requests

    Where practical; telephone remains the normal update and approval channel.

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Car clubs & member support

Individually booked workshop support and club enquiries.

  • Car club servicing and individually booked workshop appointments

    Individually booked appointments by agreement. Torque Monsta sponsors Hybrid Performance and works with Lee and his admin team on member perks. AQOUK members are welcome; other car club enquiries invited.

The Motor Ombudsman — Service and Repair Code, CTSI Approved Code

Accredited · Service & Repair

Confidence in the care of your car.

Vulcan Motors Ltd is a proud member of The Motor Ombudsman accreditation scheme, accredited to the CTSI-approved Service and Repair Code of Practice.

Our commitment: clear pricing, work carried out as agreed, conscientious customer service and a straightforward way to raise concerns.

This covers our Vulcan Motors and Torque Monsta workshop businesses. It does not represent Vehicle Sales accreditation or accreditation of the separate Torque Monsta Automotive LLP webshop.

More reasons to choose our workshop.

Alongside The Motor Ombudsman, our business memberships and recognition cover both the Vulcan Motors and Torque Monsta workshop brands under Vulcan Motors Ltd.

  • RMIRetail Motor Industry Federation
  • IMIInstitute of the Motor Industry · business-level recognition
  • Trust My GarageWorkshop scheme membership
  • Foxy Lady ApprovedFemale-friendly garage

Customer care & complaints

Something not right? Please give us the opportunity to put it right. Contact reception at reception@vulcan-motors.co.uk or 01252 870818 · Option 1, or write to Vulcan Motors Ltd, Units 7B, 7C & 7D, Vulcan Way, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 9DB.

Include your registration, invoice or booking reference, what happened and the outcome you are seeking. We will investigate and aim to resolve your concern promptly, providing our final response no later than eight weeks after receiving your complaint.

If you remain dissatisfied with our final response, or eight weeks have passed without a resolution, you can refer an eligible complaint to The Motor Ombudsman, our certified Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider. It offers free, impartial information and dispute resolution where the complaint falls within its remit.

How to raise a dispute with The Motor Ombudsman ↗ · Information line: 0345 241 3008. Keep copies of invoices, correspondence and any supporting evidence.

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